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by **ShredRex** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:08 am

So I was out amp shopping today...........

I had sold my Behringer a month or so ago cause it was collecting dust. I pretty much play with my GP and GB. Then just the other day I had really good offer to come out of retirement and play in a cover band with a cast of old school rockers like myself. Nothing more than bunch of us getting together to bang out a few tunes for fun every so often, maybe book a few gigs where we can.

Then I remembered.....no amp. So I am looking for something in the 2/12 combo range....maybe a half stack. But nothing too crazy $$$ wise, my wife will kill me. So far my candidates are:

1. Line 6 Spider III HD 150
2. Marshall MG250DFX
3. Crate FlexWave FW120
4. Line 6 Flextone III XL
5. Randall RG200DG3 (played this one this morning, and it was kick ass!! On sale for $539.99 too)
6. Crate GTD120

Any thoughts or suggestions? I want somthing that will rip and tear, but also have sweet clean channel. If I could I would get the new 5150 III, but $3,000 is too rich for my blood.

My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:49 am

I'd hold off on any Spider amp purchase. There's a big rumor going around of a Bogner/Line6 Spider Valve amp coming very soon, September. A few european retailers already have them listed on their websites.

by **epauley** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:15 am

GuitarSlinger wrote:I'd hold off on any Spider amp purchase. There's a big rumor going around of a Bogner/Line6 Spider Valve amp coming very soon, September. A few european retailers already have them listed on their websites.

GuitarSlinger is correct. Line 6 is buzzing like a mad hornet. Link:

http://line6.com/support/thread.jspa?threadID=11246&tstart=0

If your're going to use a MFX device, consider an Atomic. Even the 112-50w Atomic blowns most 212's away. Link:

http://atomicamps.com/

by **epauley** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:19 am

Probably too expensive but check this out - posted on gearwire today:

http://www.gearwire.com/marshall-vintagemodern.html

by **gatorjj** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:43 am

You're gonna do what? I gotta be there to see this!

by **mickeymix** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:48 am

Hey Shred ............like you my Behringer GMX 212 is sitting collecting dust.............I'll sell ya mine cheap too.............but you've been there and done that so I know ya won't take me up on it!

by **ShredRex** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:30 am

I played that Randall 200w combo yesterday........and it was a monster. If I get a combo it has to be closed back cab. I am kind of getting stale on the Line6 stuff, to me it all sounds the same. I am looking for something different.

I am really interested in hearing some Marshall stuff......but I am having a hard time shaking the sound of that Randall from my head.

Gator, if we get gigging I will tape a show for you.......LOL Unless you want to come up and see one in person in Toronto or maybe Winsor or Sarnia.

by **pbbobkanobi** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:27 pm

I have a Fender Hot Rod Deville 212 60w combo with Groove Tubes. Awesome amp. It sounds like 100w to me. The PodXTL sounds really good going through the power amp only.

My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:52 pm

Ahhh I knew you were a good guy Bobbo. This amp kicks but in the blues to rock but not for metalheads. Here's a clip of me and mine with the Podxtl.

http://members.soundclick.com/share/29690

by **scott** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:02 pm

ShredRex wrote:I am really interested in hearing some Marshall stuff......

Never been disappointed by a Marshall. Well worth the investment.

by **epauley** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:42 pm

I own an Atomic 112/50w (which is designed for MFX devices) and a PODxt. Here’s a link with samples played through an identical setup.

http://www.myspace.com/atomicamps

by **ShredRex** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:14 am

I have to admit I am really tempted by the atomic amps......would the POD then take place of my guitar port? So the same tones I record with can be my live tones....and my live amp can be my recording amp with riffworks?

by **epauley** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:19 am

Shredrex, here is a sneak preview of the new amp coming from Lin6 – introduced by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth. Here a link to the page with video:

http://line6.com/news/artist/579

I think you'll (and many others) be interested.

by **epauley** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:30 am

ShredRex wrote:I have to admit I am really tempted by the atomic amps......would the POD then take place of my guitar port? So the same tones I record with can be my live tones....and my live amp can be my recording amp with riffworks?

Yes! However, volume levels do effects tone somewhat. The most experienced working musician I know is Karl Houseknecht (I think he preformed the samples on the Atomic Myspace site) who can be easily reached at the Unofficial Atomic Amp site here:

http://atomicamps.forum5.com/viewforum.php?f=2&mforum=atomicamps

He’s a nice guy and an Atomic enthusiast.

by **ShredRex** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:33 am

Gotta love Dave.......interesting amp. I could do with out the led red on the front....but I bet is sounds deadly.

Notice the 5150 and KranK amps in the background......I am still hopin got find a good used 5150 combo somewhere......I really want a good closed back combo. Closed back is the key for me.

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